The automotive sector has been one of apt’s four core markets for many years. Here, we produce battery housings, guide rails, components for convertible roofs, and car accessories for well-known manufacturers. That is why Apt applied for IATF 16949 certification. Our site in Cheb (Czech Republic) was the first company in the Group that passed the process successfully in December 2023.

As one of the leading European aluminum processing groups, apt wants to become increasingly active as a direct-, system- and module supplier (Tier 1) for large automotive OEMs. The IATF 16949 certification represents a significant milestone for this goal.

IATF-16949 as a standard quality mark for the automotive industry

In the past, apt has collaborated as a Tier 2 supplier in the automotive industry’s value chain. Thanks to the certification, we can now continuously expand this business.

The IATF 16949 quality management standard proves that apt fully meets the high requirements of the automotive industry for aluminum components and can thus offer products and services that also meet the high demands of our customers. The certification increases our visibility as a Tier 1 automotive supplier in this demanding industry.

The expansion of our customer and product portfolio is thus making significant progress, and we are confident that this added value will meet with broad interest in the automotive sector.

Monheim, 03.08.2023 – The apt Group is intensifying its measures to reduce CO2 emissions and thus achieve greater sustainability in aluminium processing. Since joining the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) at the end of 2021, the company has taken major steps towards sustainability / C02 reduction: the internationally recognized ASI certification is still expected in the second half of 2023. The certificate attests to the sustainable use of aluminium along the entire value chain. Furthermore, in addition to ecological aspects, it also considers measures in the area of social commitment and governance in the apt Group.

“As an aluminium-processing group of companies in Europe, we have a special responsibility to make our contribution to the European Green Deal,” says Michael Zint, CEO of the apt Group, describing the trend-setting goal. “Society’s acceptance of energy-intensive production will only succeed if companies make it clear that they are operating sustainably of their own accord,” Zint continues.

In addition to processing aluminium, the apt Group also specializes in the production of special parts for the automotive industry. As a responsible company, apt has started to push sustainable management and production on its own initiative in recent years. In 2021, the company had its own carbon footprint determined for the first time. In January 2023, the first voluntary sustainability report was published, covering the key issues and measures taken by the Group in 2021. This transparent sustainability reporting will now be continued and optimized annually.

The company’s emissions are already well below the industry average.

The apt Group has set itself the goal of further reducing emissions with the 1.5°C ambition level and has developed a roadmap for this purpose in collaboration with ClimatePartner. The Munich-based consultancy specializes in supporting the voluntary commitment of business players who are pushing the issue of sustainability. The aim is to continuously reduce CO2 emissions within the framework of a jointly developed climate protection strategy and ultimately even to avoid them consistently. In this context, apt is directly oriented to the international ASI standard.

“Each of our projects is examined for sustainability and, if the targets are met, approved. In the entire area of sustainability, apt strives for industry leadership. We are guided by the requirements of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 and the European Green Deal,” explains Hubertus Schomacher, Quality Manager and ASI Manager at apt.

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About apt:

The apt Group is one of the leading groups in the European aluminium industry. It produces, processes and sells aluminium profiles and products for the construction, transportation, automotive and industrial sectors. With its four production sites, the Group is divided into the divisions apt Extrusions (extrusion) and apt Products (further processing). It covers the entire value chain – from development, recycling, extrusion, mechanical processing, surface finishing (anodizing and powder coating) to assembly and logistics. With around 1,000 employees, it generates sales of approximately 380 million euros per year.

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For the first time, the apt Group has calculated its CO2 footprint for the year 2021. This includes the upstream process of primary aluminium production, the production of aluminium profiles, transport and logistics. TÜV Rheinland confirmed the values. The values show that apt is below the European average, which is necessary for the production of the raw material alone.

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Sustainability is a topic widely discussed and is essential for the apt Group. At the end of 2021, the group joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative and launched various projects to advance the topics of economic, ecological and social sustainability.

Michael Zint, CEO of the apt Group: “As an aluminium processing group in Europe, we have a special responsibility to contribute to the European Green Deal.”

At our sites, we manufacture aluminium products with a capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes. In addition, the apt Group operates its own recycling plant and has one of the largest integrated surface treatment facilities in Europe.

The group operates a total of six extrusion presses that are supplied with aluminium billets and then process them into aluminium profiles. This requires a great deal of power and energy. Any process scrap generated is recycled internally into new billets. When supplying aluminium billets, the group ensures that they are obtained as sustainably as possible with a low CO2 footprint from different sources. In addition, a dedicated energy team is active at the apt production sites, which is responsible for identifying potential and saving energy through a wide range of projects.

“The measures are paying off,” says Zint. “In a comparison within the aluminium industry, our results are two-thirds better than the industry average. This includes all process steps – from the production of the raw material to manufacturing and processing up to the transport to our customers.. We even record indirect emissions, such as the commuting of apt employees. For us, aluminium is the material that will play a significant role in achieving the necessary climate targets.”

Aluminium – a special material

Aluminium is an all-rounder and is used in the most diverse areas. Whether window frames, door frames, façades, e-mobility or even in football goals – life would be different without constructions made of aluminium. apt has set its focus on supplying the construction, transport, automotive and industrial markets. Renowned manufacturers source aluminium profiles and aluminium components from apt. Aluminium is stable, easy to clean and sustainable. With only approx. 5% of the energy originally used, it can be recycled forever and made into new products.

About apt

The apt Group is one of the leading companies in the European aluminium industry. It manufactures, processes and sells aluminium profiles and products for the construction, transport, automotive and industry sectors. With its four production sites, the group is divided into the divisions apt Extrusions and apt Products. It covers the entire value chain – from development, recycling, extrusion, fabrication, surface finishing (anodising and powder coating) to assembly and logistics. With around 1,000 employees, the group generates revenues of about 250 million euros.

Effective June 1, 2022, Marcel Loman will become Director Sales of the apt Group. In his function, he is responsible for the sales of the entire group of companies. The newly created position is intended to establish the Group’s product solution expertise more firmly in the market, in the sense of ‘apt as your solution partner’. The role is also intended to coordinate the sales team, supporting and implementing the growth strategy.

Monheim am Rhein. As of 01.06.2022, Marcel Loman will become Director Sales of the apt Group. In his role, he will focus on the organizational structure and future direction of sales. Mr. Loman has a long history with the apt Group and most recently served as Managing Director of apt Extrusions B.V.. During a transitional phase, he will continue to support his team in Roermond as Managing Director. Operational management of the site will be taken over by a dual leadership team.

Michael Zint, CEO of apt Group, said, “I am delighted to have been able to recruit Mr. Loman for this role. He has been with the apt Group for over 15 years and, together with his team, has been instrumental in the success story of our apt Extrusions production site in Roermond.”

Marcel Loman says, “I look forward to contributing my experience to the newly created role of Director Sales and thank him for the trust placed in me.”

Marcel Loman joined the sales department of apt Extrusions in Roermond in 2005. Between 2006 and 2009, he was the site’s logistics manager. From 2009 to 2017, he was deputy managing director of apt Extrusions B.V. Since 2017, he has been responsible for the operational and strategic direction of the production site as managing director of apt Extrusions B.V.

About apt
The apt Group is one of the leading companies in the European aluminium industry. It manufactures, processes and sells aluminium profiles and products for the construction, transport, automotive and industry sectors. With its four production sites, the group is divided into the divisions apt Extrusions and apt Products. It covers the entire value chain – from development, recycling, extrusion, fabrication, surface finishing (anodising and powder coating) to assembly and logistics. With around 1,000 employees, the group generates revenues of about 250 million euros.

Michael Zint has been appointed CEO of apt Holding GmbH with effect from October 01, 2021 and with the preceding shareholder resolution.

Michael Zint comes from ST Extruded Products GmbH, where he was Managing Director from 2015 to 2021 and had overall responsibility for the ST Extruded Products Group. From 2010 to 2015, he had already been part of this group of companies, which was then called Aleris Extrusion and sold to the Sankyo Tateyama Group under his leadership in 2015. Zint has been associated with the aluminum industry since the mid-nineties through various management positions in a wide range of countries through his activities at the Norsk Hydro Group.

“Michael Zint has a keen insight into the development direction of the aluminum processing industry and has a deep understanding of the aluminum extrusion and profile processing market in Europe. In particular, Mr. Zint has extensive management experience in aluminum processing companies,” says Ao Bo, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of apt Group. “We believe that Michael Zint’s joining of apt Group will play a significant role in improving apt Group’s market impact in line with the Mengtai Group shareholder’s development strategy.”

“Hardly any other European aluminum group has such potential, which is at the same time associated with so much tradition and innovation, as the apt Group,” says Michael Zint. “I look forward to continuing to consistently develop this potential together with the employees and to opening the next chapters together in the development of the apt Group.”

As CEO, Michael Zint succeeds Thomas Boddenberg, who served in a dual function from October 24, 2019, as interim CEO of apt Holding GmbH alongside his role as Managing Director of apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG. Thomas Boddenberg will return to his role as Managing Director of apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG.

The apt Group is one of the leading companies in the European aluminium industry. It manufactures, processes and sells aluminium profiles and products for the construction, transport, automotive and industry sectors. With its four production sites, the group is divided into the divisions apt Extrusions and apt Products. It covers the entire value chain – from development, recycling, extrusion, fabrication, surface finishing (anodising and powder coating) to assembly and logistics. With around 1,000 employees, the group generates revenues of about 250 million euros.

Michael Zint, CEO apt Holding GmbH

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